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May 11, 2022 · Smith & Wesson's CSX 9mm is the pistol none of us asked for — or knew that we wanted. Here's a full review. (Mark Fingar photo) May 11, 2022 By Jeremy Stafford. From its first use as a label for the J-Frame revolver, the “Chief’s Special” was an innovative approach to concealed carry.
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The Equalizer is a poly-framed, micro-compact, 9mm pistol. It resembles the M&P Shield EZ, but the Equalizer uses double as opposed to single-stack magazines. In fact, it uses S&W Shield Plus magazines. But unlike the Shield Plus, the Equalizer—like the Shield EZ—is a single-action as opposed to striker-fired pistol. Another difference is that the ...
When it comes to carrying a pistol concealed, weight matters. The heavier the gun, the less comfortable it is to carry. This pistol, without a red-dot sight, weighs only 20.3 ounces. With the half-ounce Shield RMSc installed, total weight jumps to only 20.8 ounces. But, of course, no one carries a pistol unloaded. True carry weights must include a ...
From the bench at 10 yards, the Equalizer averaged right at an inch for five, five-shot groups with three different loads. This is better than average, especially from a less than 4-inch barrel. I also fired a single 15-shot group from the standing off-hand position at 10 yards using five rounds of the three test loads. That group measured right at...
The fact this pistol comes with three magazines of varying capacities is appreciated, and they all worked to perfection. But I did experience a peculiarity. With the 15-round magazine, the pistol came up with the sights on the target from the draw. With the 13-round magazine, the sights were a tad high, and with the 10-round magazine, they were eve...
Jun 24, 2022 · The CSX is an aluminum-alloy-framed, single-action-only, pistol chambered in 9mm. It’s impressively light (ringing in at 0.7 ounces lighter than the Shield Plus) while boasting an equally ...
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- S&W M&P Shield M2.0: The Most Popular Smith & Wesson 9mm For CCW. The S&W M&P Shield 9mm M2.0 takes everything that's great about the Shield and adds a few improvements.
- S&W M&P9: An All-Purpose Smith & Wesson 9mm. The S&W M&P9 is one of the best 9mm pistols available today, all things considered. It's a polymer-framed, striker-fired full-size pistol much like the Glock 17.
- The Original Smith & Wesson 9mm: Model 39. There are some vintage 9mm pistols that actually make a good carry gun, one example of which is the Model 39...
- S&W M&P9 Compact M2.0: A Smith and Wesson 9mm That Makes The Glock 19 Nervous. That Smith and Wesson is competing with Glock is no secret, but the S&W M&P9 Compact M2.0 is designed to offer basically an exact alternative to the Glock 19, but with Smith and Wesson's design touches.
Apr 14, 2022 · Gun Review: Smith & Wesson CSX Hammer-Fired 9mm Micro Compact. By. Jeremy S. - April 14, 2022. 50. Smith & Wesson’s new CSX fills a gap in the pocket pistol market, scratching that double-digit round count micro compact itch we all seem to have, but doing it with an external hammer.
Jun 7, 2022 · This review is spot on with my experience of 3 years and thousands of rounds fired. This is a solid handgun that is think gets overlooked with some many new 9mm polymers hitting the market.
Apr 28, 2022 · Fit & Feel. How Does It Shoot? What Sets it Apart? By The Numbers. Upgrades for Shield M&P 9 Shield Plus. Field Strip & Reassembly. Final Verdict. Pros & Cons. 13+1 capacity. Good grip texture. Reliable. Cons. Challenging for large hands.
